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Senate roll call 5 · 12th Congress · Dec 2, 1811

To amend H.R. 8, by providing for a total of forty representatives. (p. 26)

On Dec 2, 1811, the Senate voted 13–21. Result: failed. By party: Others 13–21.

During the 12th Congress (1811–1812), James Madison was president.

Yes
13
No
21
Did not vote
3
Date
Dec 2, 1811

By party

  • Others13 yes · 21 no · 3 didn’t vote

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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